Strong, Gerry. Video interview about the importance of traditional music, playing tin whistle and wooden flute.

Gerry Strong on Zoom video call discusses traditional Newfoundland music, playing tin whistle and wooden flute, and the importance of musical traditions in Newfoundland and Labrador.00:00 Introductions; 01:08 How he was introduced to tin whistle and wooden flute; 02:07 Learning piano, playing in the brass band in high school; 02:38 Parents moved to Ireland, but he stayed behind to finish high school; 03:29 Difference between whistle and wooden flute; 03:58 Love of traditional music helped learning how to play; 04:55 Teaching self how to play by listening; 05:06 Most challenging aspect of learning is to keep improving; 05:48 Made friendships through playing music, playing in bands and traveling to perform; 06:26 Playing traditional Newfoundland, Irish, French and Scottish music, and other types; 07:13 Plays music for anyone who wants to listen; 07:46 Favourite songs to play are the newly learned ones; 08:24 Newfoundland music is part of who we are and it is important to keep alive; 09:50 What needs to be in place for future generations to participate, the importance of traditional music in schools; 11:18 Response from teaching traditional music in schools; 12:21